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Haboob Havoc 2025

Community leaders observe from an air traffic control tower at range two during Haboob Havoc, March 29, 2025, at Barry M. Goldwater Range, Arizona. Haboob Havoc is a total force competition that provides a way for pilots to demonstrate their skills across a diverse range of aircraft while also testing their abilities in different mission sets such as dogfighting and gun runs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Katelynn Jackson)

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Haboob Havoc 2025

Community leaders watch a U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 56th Fighter Wing perform evasive maneuvers during Haboob Havoc, March 29, 2025, over Barry M. Goldwater Range, Arizona. Haboob Havoc is a total force competition that provides a way for pilots to demonstrate their skills across a diverse range of aircraft while also testing their abilities in different mission sets such as dogfighting and gun runs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Katelynn Jackson)

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Haboob Havoc 2025

U.S. Air Force Capt. Meg Guerro, 310th Fighter Squadron F-35A Lightning II student pilot, speaks to community leaders during Haboob Havoc, March 29, 2025, at Barry M. Goldwater Range, Arizona. Haboob Havoc is an annual total force exercise that brings together multiple fighter squadrons from numerous bases to practice skills and test abilities in various mission sets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Katelynn Jackson)

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309th FS finishes final F-16 sortie at Luke AFB

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Michael Ress, 309th Fighter Squadron commander, waves to friends and family after his final F-16 Fighting Falcon flight, Feb. 26, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. For decades, these jets trained generations of fighter pilots, sharpening America’s airpower. As the 56th Fighter Wing transitions to an F-35A Lightning II training hub, it will continue shaping the future of air combat alongside partner nations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mason Hargrove)

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309th FS finishes final F-16 sortie at Luke AFB

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Michael Ress, 309th Fighter Squadron commander, is sprayed with water by his family after completing the final F-16 Fighting Falcon flight of the 309th FS, Feb. 26, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. This flight marked the last 309th FS flight at Luke AFB as the 56th Fighter Wing officially transforms its mission and focus on training pilots from the legacy F-16 to the F-35A Lightning II, the U.S. Air Force’s premiere fifth-generation fighter. This shift marks a renewed dedication to lethality and readiness that is essential to re-establishing deterrence and securing our position as the most formidable Air Force on the planet. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jakob Hambright)

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309th FS finishes final F-16 sortie at Luke AFB

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Michael Ress, 309th Fighter Squadron commander, taxis a U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon, Feb. 26, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. For decades, these jets have been central to the 56th Fighter Wing’s pilot training program. As Luke AFB transitions to the F-35A, it reinforces the Department of Defense’s commitment to building a more advanced and dominant airpower force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Belinda Guachun-Chichay)

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309th FS finishes final F-16 sortie at Luke AFB

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Michael Ress, 309th Fighter Squadron commander, taxis a U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon, Feb. 26, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Since the 1980s, the 56th Fighter Wing has been the cornerstone of F-16 training, producing combat-ready pilots for the U.S. and allied nations. Now, as Luke AFB transitions to F-35A training, it continues its legacy of preparing aviators for the future of air combat. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Belinda Guachun-Chichay)

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309th FS finishes final F-16 sortie at Luke AFB

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 56th Fighter Wing watch as a U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon takes off for the final flight of the 309th Fighter Squadron, Feb. 26, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. This flight marked the last 309th FS sortie at Luke AFB as the 56th Fighter Wing officially transforms its mission and focus on training pilots for the legacy F-16 to the F-35A Lightning II, the U.S. Air Force’s latest fifth-generation fighter. This shift sets the stage for a renewed dedication to lethality and readiness that is essential to re-establishing deterrence and cementing our position as the most formidable Air Force on the planet. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Katelynn Jackson)

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309th FS finishes final F-16 sortie at Luke AFB

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Michael Ress, 309th Fighter Squadron commander, fastens his oxygen mask to his helmet in the cabin of a U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon for the final F-16 flight of the 309th FS, Feb. 26, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. While the 56th Fighter Wing will continue to support legacy aircraft like the F-16 for international partners, the wing’s mission has sharpened its focus on the U.S. Air Force’s latest fifth-generation fighter, the F-35A Lightning II. The 56th FW mission is essential to generating combat airpower. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Katelynn Jackson)

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309th FS finishes final F-16 sortie at Luke AFB

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Michael Ress, 309th Fighter Squadron commander, smiles as his wife wipes greets him after his final flight with the squadron, Feb. 26, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. This flight concludes the U.S. pilot training transition from the F-16 Fighting Falcon to the F-35A Lightning II after the 309th FS’s final F-16 flight at Luke AFB. The 56th Fighter Wing is committed to strength and readiness, ensuring 56th FW Airmen remain prepared for any situation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Tekorey Watkins)

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309th FS finishes final F-16 sortie at Luke AFB

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Michael Ress, 309th Fighter Squadron commander, smiles at a 309th FS Airman during his pre-flight brief, Feb. 26, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. This flight marked the 309th FS’s last F-16 Fighting Falcon sortie at Luke AFB as the 56th Fighter Wing officially transforms its mission and focus on training pilots from the legacy F-16 to the F-35A Lightning II, the U.S. Air Force’s latest fifth-generation fighter. The 56th FW’s mission is essential to generating combat airpower. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Katelynn Jackson)

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LUKE AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz.

U.S. Air Force military working dog Bboa awaits commands from her handler, Nov. 7, 2024, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The MWD demonstration was part of a tour for retired U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Brook Leonard, prior 56th Fighter Wing commander (2016-2018), and a group of homeschooled students from the local area. Their visit to the installation builds on the strong relationship the base has with the community and supports the Air Education & Training Command’s mission: to find, recruit, train and educate exceptional Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. David Busby)

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LUKE AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz.

U.S. Air Force military working dog Bboa performs bite training with U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Henry Pearson, 56th Security Forces military working dog handler, Nov. 7, 2024, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The training was part of a demonstration for retired U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Brook Leonard, prior 56th Fighter Wing commander (2016-2018), and homeschooled students from the local area. Their visit introduced the students to the largest fighter wing in the U.S. Air Force, strengthening recruiting goals and community ties. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. David Busby)

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LUKE AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz.

U.S. Air Force Brig Gen. David Berkland (left), 56th Fighter Wing commander, speaks to retired Maj. Gen. Brook Leonard (right), prior 56th Fighter Wing commander (2016-2018), Nov. 7, 2024, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Leonard served in the U.S. Air Force until 2022, retiring out of Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. David Busby)

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LUKE AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz.

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Michael Ress (right), 309th Fighter Squadron commander, teaches a group of homeschooled students about the U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft, Nov. 7, 2024, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. These students accompanied retired U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Brook Leonard, prior 56th Fighter Wing commander (2016-2018), during his visit to Luke AFB to observe the training of the world’s greatest fighter pilots and combat ready Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. David Busby)

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LUKE AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz.

Retired U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Brook Leonard (left), prior 56th Fighter Wing commander (2016-2018), and a group of homeschooled students from the local area pose in front of a U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II aircraft, Nov. 7, 2024, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Leonard served in the U.S. Air Force until 2022, retiring out of Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado. This visit both honors Leonard’s service at Luke AFB and introduces the students to the largest fighter wing in the U.S. Air Force, strengthening recruiting goals and community ties. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. David Busby)

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LUKE AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz.

Retired U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Brook Leonard, prior 56th Fighter Wing commander (2016-2018), and a group of homeschooled students from the local area tour the flightline, Nov. 7, 2024, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Leonard served in the U.S. Air Force until 2022, retiring out of Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado. Their visit to installation builds on the strong relationship the base has with the community and supports the Air Education & Training Command’s mission: to find, recruit, train and educate exceptional Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. David Busby)

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56th FW commander's fini flight ends with a splash

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Jason Rueschhoff (center), 56th Fighter Wing commander poses for a photo with family and 56th FW Airmen after his finial flight, June 14, 2024, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The final flight, commonly known as a fini flight, is a tradition for pilots and some aircrew members who are retiring or moving to another base. Rueschhoff is a command pilot with over 2,900 hours in the F-35 and A-10, including 267 combat hours and has commanded at the squadron, group, and wing levels. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Katelynn Jackson)

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56th FW commander's fini flight ends with a splash

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Jason Rueschhoff, 56th Fighter Wing commander is sprayed after his final flight, June 14, 2024, at Luke Air Force Base. The final flight, commonly known as a fini flight, is a tradition for pilots and some aircrew members who are retiring or moving to another base. Part of the tradition is getting hosed with water by fellow Airmen as soon as they step out of the aircraft after the flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Katelynn Jackson)

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56th FW commander's fini flight ends with a splash

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Jason Rueschhoff, 56th Fighter Wing commander, struggles out of the grasp of his fellow Airmen while they attempt to tie him up after his finial flight, June 14, 2024, at Luke Air Force Base. Rueschhoff is a command pilot with over 2,900 hours in the F-35 and A-10, including 267 combat hours and has commanded at the squadron, group, and wing levels. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Katelynn Jackson)

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